Breakthrough invention helps fight dementia in old age

Japanese scientists have invented a brain training device that can help improve concentration and memory by stimulating the fingertips, which are considered the human 'second brain'.

A team of Japanese scientists has just announced a breakthrough invention that could be a turning point in the fight against memory loss in the elderly.

This new brain training device is designed to improve concentration and memory by stimulating the fingertips , which are considered the human 'second brain' .

The brain training device requires users to adjust the pressure of their fingers to control an on-screen character. (Source: asahi).

The study was based on the hypothesis that manual dexterity is closely linked to brain function.

The device is shaped like a soft sponge cake, users will hold and perform character control exercises on the screen by adjusting finger pressure. Thereby, brain activities related to concentration and memory will be stimulated and improved.

Researchers tested the system on 14 healthy elderly people in Tokai, Aichi Prefecture. They were asked to use the system for 30 days, about 10 minutes a day.

Results showed that all subjects had improvements in attention and memory, which had declined with age.

Researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) and Aichi Sangyo University are conducting further illustrative studies in the hope that their invention will aid in the prevention of dementia in old age .

Frailty, which includes three types: physical, psychological and social, is a state of declining health due to many different factors.

Currently, there is no known medical method to stop the progression of this debilitating disease. However, it is believed that there is a good chance of intellectual recovery.

'We hope our system will be used by people with dementia to see if it can help them recover from their condition,' said Yoshifumi Morita, professor of electrical and mechanical engineering at NITech.

Scientists believe the invention could benefit people with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer's and dementia. It could also be used to rehabilitate patients who have suffered strokes or other brain injuries.

The research team is currently working with hospitals and medical centers to conduct more extensive research. At the same time, they are also planning to establish a startup company to bring this product to market and serve the community.